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DataViz + Critical Cartography
Gentrification map.
This project explores the evolving identity of Chapinero, a traditional Bogotá neighborhood turned trendy hotspot. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has seen an influx of new restaurants, shops, and buildings, reshaping its landscape while raising concerns about gentrification.
Using a data-driven map, I analyzed the restaurants along 65th Street, classifying them by years of existence, price range, and type: “the old neighbors” (long-standing establishments) versus “the city kids” (newer, trendy spots). The map visualizes how high-end venues dominate the block, highlighting the gradual displacement of traditional businesses, people, and cultural practices.
This map combines storytelling, data visualization, and community input to document the neighborhood’s transformation and spark conversations about urban change.
Using a data-driven map, I analyzed the restaurants along 65th Street, classifying them by years of existence, price range, and type: “the old neighbors” (long-standing establishments) versus “the city kids” (newer, trendy spots). The map visualizes how high-end venues dominate the block, highlighting the gradual displacement of traditional businesses, people, and cultural practices.
Key Features
- “Dynamic” Design: The map includes a living list of restaurants that allows for updates as the transformation continues, serving as both a guide for newcomers and a record for long-time residents.
- Interviews & Insights: Conducted street interviews to capture diverse perspectives and personal experiences, adding a human layer to the data.
- Testimony & Tool: Beyond data, the project reflects the social dynamics of gentrification while offering practical information for exploring the area.
This map combines storytelling, data visualization, and community input to document the neighborhood’s transformation and spark conversations about urban change.